Does anyone suffer from protracted withdrawal

Posted by dorothy1914 @dorothy1914, May 20 12:44am

@dorothy1914
I have been suffering terribly with protracted withdrawal from Effexor. I am losing my ability to walk as I have no balance. I look anorexic. My tinnitus is so loud that it’s really affecting me. My hair is falling out and my heart palpitations make me feel that I am dying. I don’t know what to do. I no longer have a life.

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frouke | @frouke | May 20 7:09am

I’m sorry you’re feeling so bad, your symptoms are very similar to mine but for different reasons. I think you might need some more help from your doctor, medication withdrawal can be brutal for some people and can cause undo suffering. My symptoms are due to a covid infection two years ago and it’s been rough but now I feel like it’s easing up more and this is good. I also know how difficult it is to stop medication and deal with withdrawal symptoms, mine are due to benzodiazepines. I hope that you will start to feel better soon, it usually improves with time but if it doesn’t then you should see your doctor for help, best wishes.

dorothy1914 | @dorothy1914 | May 20 8:48pm

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To @frouke
Thank you for your reply. I am so isolated and have to rely on my husband for everything. I haven’t left the house in weeks as I don’t want my neighbors to see me in this condition. They have no idea what’s going on. I am sure they are wondering where I am as just several weeks ago I used to walk with my husband around our neighborhood greeting everyone as they walked their dogs.

frouke | @frouke | May 21 7:35am

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Try not to think about what the neighbours are thinking, I can’t be bothered because there’s nothing I can do about it, I always get reclusive when I’m not well. If the withdrawal is having such a bad effect on you then it’s probably something you need more help with, I know it’s not what you want because they’re just going to use more medication but even if it’s just to get you through the toughest times it will help you stay strong, try using some protein drinks to keep yourself hydrated and get some energy, I use them when I’m feeling weak. I sincerely hope that you feel better soon, please stay connected and let us know how you are doing, best wishes.